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Audi A1 vs Vauxhall Astra - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (207 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (19700 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Vauxhall Astra?

Audi A1

Vauxhall Astra

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A1 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19700 £, while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

Astra

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra has a barely noticeable edge – offering 225 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A1 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A1 performs minimal better – reaching 245 km/h, while the Vauxhall Astra tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls somewhat stronger with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A1 is slightly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 166 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers noticeable more room – 422 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs to a small extent better – up to 1339 L, which is about 249 L more than the Audi A1.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra minimal takes the win – 509 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £25,200
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
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Audi A1
Vauxhall Astra

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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19700 - 28300 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1175 - 1365 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4029 - 4046 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1740 - 1756 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1409 - 1459 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1090 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
182 - 245 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drive types are available for the Audi A1?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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